#wellness

#wellness

And Prue Leith's leaving Bake Off. Let us focus, then, on the few, brief bright spots we can if we really squint hard into the darkness see. There's microplastics maybe not poisoning our every organ as thoroughly as we thought. There's Gwyneth Paltrow announcing that she loves a 6pm dinner and early beddy-byes. That's not quite how she put it, but that's what she meant.

Fashion is very good at announcing returns, and it is less interested in accounting for what happens in the time in between. Designers disappear, reappear and are soon asked to explain themselves, preferably in the language of growth. London-based designer Nicomede Talavera has done this twice already. His new collection under his eponymous label Nicomede, Sacred Journey, is somewhat of a third arrival, serving as a reminder that stepping away can sharpen a vision, not dilute it.

There's a lot of mystique around the CEO's morning routine; each business leader has their own habit to start the day off right, whether that's cold plunges or 5 a.m. runs before work. But many top executives start their days just like everyone else: shutting off their alarms and rolling over to check their phones. Even CEOs leading billion-dollar companies peruse through apps first thing in the morning.

Adults already tracking more conventional metrics - like exercise ( Strava), sleep ( Oura) and glucose levels ( Supersapiens) - will provide an eager market for the wellness industry's newest, increasingly invasive data-miners. If you're fully committed to optimizing your performance, why stop? What's another $70 annual subscription? Give it six months and the HYROX hive will be confidently discussing their bowel robots in Othership's public sauna.

Beauty has never been superficial. It's always been about self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-expression, knowing that how you're feeling inside is reflected on the outside. Today, the boldest expression of that confidence comes from beyond the makeup bag: It's a full night's sleep working with a skincare routine, balanced hormones supporting a healthy glow, nutrients fueling both energy and radiance, and gut health supporting complexion.

A good spa retreat doesn't always require a check-in desk or a treatment menu. Across North America, a growing number of thoughtfully designed Airbnbs are delivering the same restorative payoff-minus the crowds and set schedules. These vacation rentals prioritize wellness through ample space, tranquil settings, and elevated amenities: barrel saunas tucked into the trees, cedar hot tubs under the stars, oversized soaking tubs framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, and outdoor showers that turn morning rinses into rituals.

I've never believed that change should be reserved for special days, but the New Year tends to carry a sense of promise. It often brings a surge of clarity, motivation, and hope that maybe things really could be different. And then, as January moves along, that initial energy fades. Responsibilities pile up. Our bandwidth shrinks. And before we know it, we're pulled back into the familiar current of obligations, far from the shore we were hoping to reach.

The guide is where trend driven shopping comes to life, bringing together some of the most loved brands on TikTok. This year's curation includes community favorites like JoySpring, known for its family inspired wellness formulas, SACHEU Beauty , whose stay put makeup tools and viral lip liner have reshaped modern beauty routines, and Caraway, the design forward cookware brand redefining the home kitchen.

I spent over 30 years in hospitality, and after leading three different hotel companies, I became CEO of Equinox. Then I went through some personal turbulence. Business Insider's Power Hours series gives readers an inside look at how powerful leaders in business structure their workday. See more stories from the series here, or reach out to editor Lauryn Haas to share your daily routine. In 2017, my home burned to the ground from the California wildfires.

Perched 1,350m above the Dolomites, this family-run hotel offers luxury wellness, a gravity-defying SkyPool, an innovative 'Heaven and Hell Spa', daily guided hikes, yoga and fine dining with locally sourced ingredients and wines. Featured on the BBC's Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby series with Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti, this stunning hotel is the perfect blend of local hospitality, luxury wellness and sustainable innovation - all anchored in South Tyrolean family values.

There comes a time in the life of many a journalist when we're asked to take a break from gorging ourselves on vegan fast-food or banana tiramisu, combing through the collections at Mother Foucault's, and bus-hopping our way to Seattle to do some real honest-to-goodness research. We're talking straying from our beats, leaving our comfort zones, peeling off our protective layers, literally and figuratively.

The only thing worse than 'Floor is Lava' is probably 'Floor is LEGO Brick'. LEGO bricks are famously torturous to step on. The studs, the sharp corners, the unforgiving plastic, all of these combine into creating something that feels like modern day torture. Step on a lego brick with enough body-weight and that thing practically digs into your tissue, causing probably one of the most painful experiences according to the internet. However, what if there was a 'right' way of stepping on LEGO bricks?

Robbert van de Corput, a world-renowned DJ professionally known as Hardwell, has been performing in front of large crowds across the world for over a decade. But for Hardwell, it's not about the technical precision or the size of the crowd; it's a full mind and body experience. He has spent the last several years developing strategies to effectively manage his energy levels, stress, and recovery, ultimately improving his performance in all areas of life.

THC beverages are extraordinary shapeshifters. Excluding plain water, there's no other drink that enjoys such a breadth of uses. People consume them alone at home to unwind after work. Others bring them to parties in place of a six-pack of beer. Still others will drink one before a long run or a Pilates class. And some people swear THC beverages help them lock in on mundane tasks like vacuuming their house, walking the dog, or raking leaves.

You're heading for a bottomless brunch (which may or may not be served by a butler in the buff), wearing a feathered cowboy hat destined for landfill, warmed by the effect of multiple pre-noon proseccos. Feeling zen? Not exactly.

Finding the right gift for your grandma and grandpa can feel challenging, but the key is choosing thoughtful and practical items. Grandparents often appreciate presents that improve daily comfort, support wellness, or make special moments feel more meaningful. Instead of focusing only on novelty, selecting presents that serve a purpose can leave a lasting impression and show real consideration. This guide brings together 14 carefully chosen ideas that span health, lifestyle, and home categories. Each option has been selected for its usefulness and ability to fit naturally into everyday routines.

Thomas Heatherwick has turned his attention from grand architectural gestures to the intimate space of the bedroom, collaborating with British lighting brand Tala on Wake, a sleep light designed to combat our screen-obsessed bedtime habits. The partnership between Heatherwick Studio and Tala represents a three-year journey into the intersection of design, wellness, and technology. The result is a bedside lamp that functions as both functional lighting and a circadian sleep aid, crafted from hand-glazed ceramic and pressed glass with an undulating form that mimics natural sunrise and sunset patterns.

As I drew back the curtains of my room in Ibiza and peered over the balcony, I was greeted by swathes of canvas as scores of market traders had set up overnight right in the heart of my hotel, turning the courtyard into a dreamy traveller's bazaar. A wonderfully special and surreal moment, this was just one of many free-spirited and magical experiences I had during my stay at the newly renovated Fergus Style Punta Arabi in Es Canar, Ibiza.

Most Pondicherry itineraries rarely deviate from the script: a stroll through the Instagrammable French Quarter, a croissant at a café, an evening walk along the pedestrian-only Promenade Beach. The next day, a 45-minute ride to Auroville, straight to the Visitors Center, then the viewpoint where the Matrimandir sits like a spaceship, and back to the vehicle. But beyond the Matrimandir viewpoint, there's an Auroville that reimagines how to live, build, grow, and simply be.